{"id":230,"date":"2018-06-26T08:41:49","date_gmt":"2018-06-26T08:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zhl.org.in\/blog\/?p=230"},"modified":"2022-11-14T11:13:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T05:43:39","slug":"dangers-to-look-out-for-this-monsoon-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zhl.org.in\/blog\/dangers-to-look-out-for-this-monsoon-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangers To Look Out For This Monsoon Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The monsoon gives our country much-needed respite from the unrelenting summer sun and the water we need to recharge the lakes, and rivers that hydrate our cities, towns, factories, and fields. While it has largely been a force for good, there\u2019s no denying that the monsoon has also proven to be one of the biggest threats to people\u2019s personal safety, causing hundreds if not thousands of deaths both directly and indirectly each year. It\u2019s for these reasons that the monsoon season stretches the emergency ambulance services overstretched very brink and the emergency phone numbers in India such as ZHL\u2019s are flooded with calls on a regular basis. While the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zhl.org.in\/services\" class=\"broken_link\">emergency ambulance services<\/a> are always prepared to deal with major incidents, there are several steps people can take at an individual level to mitigate the consequences of excessive rainfall. Here are just some of the many calamities that accompany an Indian monsoon to look out for:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Floods<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Flooding is the most obvious consequence of heavy rainfall, and an unfortunate reality in many Indian cities, particularly Mumbai. Most cities in India suffer from out-dated drainage and sewer systems some of which are over a century old, meaning rainwater accumulates faster than it can be dissipated. Floods cost hundreds of crores of property damage each year, as well several deaths due to drowning in open manholes and from falling trees and debris. Here\u2019s how to act if you\u2019re ever faced with a flood:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 If you\u2019re at work, school, or any place offering adequate shelter, stay there until the situation deescalates. Do not attempt to venture out during a flood.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Always walk in the middle of the road, sidewalks tend to be littered with open manholes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Carry a stick or branch to feel for potholes, manholes, and stones on the road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Disease<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While floods are far more dramatic, the diseases that accompany Indian monsoons are the biggest killers. These include malaria, jaundice, typhoid, and dysentery, in addition to several other seasonal bacterial and viral infections, which wreak havoc, particularly on the young, the old, and the weak. Here are some simple habits to follow that will lower your chances of contracting an infectious disease:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Wash your hands before you eat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Avoid eating out, especially street food which tends to be prepared in unhygienic conditions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Close your windows at night and spray your home for mosquitoes regularly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Purify and\/or boil all the water you drink.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Avoid public transport i.e. buses and trains whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Lightning<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While many consider lightning strikes to be a rarity, in India they\u2019re actually a deadly killer. Each year over 2,000 people die from lightning strikes, while Bangalore alone saw 104 deaths in the period between June 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;and June 10<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;in 2018 due to pre-monsoon showers. Lightning strike are avoidable to some degree provided one takes the following precautions:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Seek shelter in case of a storm; especially if you\u2019re in an open field. Lightning always strikes the highest point. Houses, sheds, and even vehicles are all safer than being directly exposed to the elements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Never seek shelter under a tree, falling branches and fire are as big a threat as the lightning itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Stay away from large metallic structures i.e. towers, telephone poles, and streetlights, as well as water bodies, as they act lightning conductors and significantly increase your chances of being struck.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00b7 Do not use your mobile phone during a storm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The monsoon is a season of extremes, it gives life, and it takes it away. But it\u2019s not our place to judge the actions of nature, and merely accept the cards with which we\u2019ve been dealt, knowing full well that even if things go badly, no matter where in the country you may happen to be, the emergency services, especially ZHL\u2019s emergency ambulance services are always there to help. If you ever find yourself or a stranger in a situation beyond your control that warrants immediate medical attention, be sure to dial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zhl.org.in\/blog\/help-save-lives-tips-emergency-situations\/\" class=\"broken_link\">108 or 1298<\/a> for assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The monsoon gives our country much-needed respite from the unrelenting summer sun and the water we need to recharge the lakes, and rivers that hydrate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9,61],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Dangers To Look Out For This Monsoon Season - Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Monsoon has also proven to be one of the biggest threats to people\u2019s personal safety, causing hundreds if not thousands of deaths every year. 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